November 2013 Full & New Moons: Solar Eclipse in Scorpio & Full Moon in Taurus

A full moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are exactly opposing one another in the zodiac. It tends to signal a time of endings, culminations, and things coming to fruition. A new moon occurs when when the transit Sun and Moon are in the exact same spot in the zodiac. It tends to signal a time of new opportunities, growth, and optimism. A solar eclipse is like a new moon.

For information on how the new/full moons may impact your sign, read the monthly horoscope.

November 3rd 2013 Solar Eclipse in ScorpioA solar eclipse occurs at 7:50AM ET at 11 degrees 16 minutes of Scorpio. In Scorpio, we can be serious and focus on what needs our attention. We can analyze situations, circumstances, people, and emotions. We can feel deeply and intensely, but we can be constructive with our emotions. Passion increases, and we try to develop more intimacy in our lives. We crave deeper, stronger bonds. Dealings with other people's money (taxes, debts, loans, inheritances, joint finances) can go well, and we can see countries putting out good news about their finances. Scorpio is one of the war signs, and we could see some putting down their arms and ceasing fire. This could last since it's an eclipse, which has more impact. This eclipse is also sextile (positive aspect) transit (moving) Mars in Virgo, so our energy is good, we're driven and focused on what we want, and we can get things done. The only trouble with this eclipse is that Mercury is retrograde at the same time in the same sign as this eclipse, so we might have trouble feeling as optimistic about things as we should, or not see the positive impact of this eclipse right away. Have patience. Remember that eclipses can impact us for up to six months. If you're a Scorpio Sun, Moon, or mid-Scorpio rising, you may feels the effects of this moon most.

November 18th 2013 Full Moon in TaurusA full moon occurs at 10:16AM ET at 25 degrees 26 minutes of Taurus. In Taurus, our emotions stay even, and we try to remain grounded. We feel and experience the world through our senses, and we want to indulge so we can feel more or to make ourselves feel better. Something could end regarding money, and it makes us uneasy. Our sense of security, confidence, and worth could be shaken or need to be addressed. We pay too much attention to what other people or countries think of us, and that dictates how we feel. We shouldn't pay too much attention, or it'll drive us to do things we shouldn't do, and lose confidence in ourselves. Those other people likely have ulterior motives, so tune them out. If you're a Taurus Sun, Moon, or late Taurus rising, you may feel the effects of this moon most.

General horoscopes are always meant for entertainment purposes only. For a more accurate view, read your Sun sign, Rising sign, and Moon sign.

ARIES OCTOBER 2013

On October 7th, Venus enters fellow fire sign Sagittarius, and you enjoy expanding your world, Aries. You want to experience life in new ways, expose yourself to other languages, cultures, and beliefs, and travel to places you’ve never been before. If in a relationship, you can try to infuse some new life into it by doing something new with your partner. If single, you could meet someone from a different background from yourself.

On October 15th, your ruler, Mars, enters earth sign Virgo. You can become more dedicated to your work, and take on more projects than usual. You want to keep busy, and you feel you’re capable of doing a lot. You don’t mind the grunt work as much, which is usually something you run from. You just need to watch for taking on too much and running yourself down. Stress can also impact you more physically, so try to manage your stress levels. This is a good time to focus on your health, and you can do what you need to do to make yourself healthier.

On October 23rd, the Sun enters water sign Scorpio, and you want to connect more with other people beyond the superficial. You’re not satisfied with leaving things the way that they are, and feel you can connect on another level. You want to dig deep beneath people, but may remain a mystery yourself. You can come across as more secretive, intense, and dark.

Mercury remains in Scorpio all month because he will turn retrograde on October 21st. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our viewpoint here on Earth. It isn’t actually moving backward, it just appears that way. A retrograde planet tends to throw things off with the energy it rules. Mercury will retrograde in Scorpio until November 10th, but the impact of it will begin mid-October and last until mid-November. For you, you’ll likely feel like you want to connect with other people, but feel alone and isolated. Everyone seems to be at a distance. You can become overly possessive and jealous to make up for it. Your intensity heightens, and you can’t accept anything at face value. You might seem too serious, controlling, and emotional. You’ll need to try to control yourself as much as you can. You can also have problems with taxes, loans, debts, inheritances, or joint finances. This is a good time to do research again, to review financial arrangements, to take back an old financial partner, or to transform yourself in a way that you tried before or have wanted to try before.

On October 4th, a new moon occurs in air sign Libra, the sign opposite yours. A partner or loved one could be presented with an opportunity, or you’re presented one through them or get the opportunity to do something but only with a partner. You can make a compromise with someone, or commit yourself to someone or something. You seem more diplomatic and fair. On October 18th, a lunar eclipse occurs in your sign, Aries. A lunar eclipse is just like a full moon, but it can impact you for up to six months. With this lunar eclipse in your sign, you can pay for what you’ve done, for good or for bad. Good behavior and choices are rewarded, and bad ones are punished severely. You can see your dreams come true, or have them fall apart before your very eyes. No matter what, you’re more emotional, and more outward with your emotions. It might not be comfortable, but you have to face what comes.

TAURUS OCTOBER 2013

Your ruler, Venus, enters fire sign Sagittarius on October 7th, Taurus, and you enjoy focusing on the mysteries of the world, of life, and of people. You want to dig deep into them and research as much as you can to come up with your own conclusions. You’re more serious when you’re taking time off, and can be a little intense. If in a relationship, you can be more passionate with your partner. If single, you want to be with someone, but you want it to be intense, not a casual fling.

Mars enters fellow earth sign Virgo on October 15th, and you want to take some time off to have fun. You feel like you haven’t been able to do what you want in a long time, and you need to take a break from your work to enjoy yourself. You can spend more time on a hobby, take up a new one, or spend more time goofing off. If in a relationship, you can spend more time with your partner. If single, you can meet more potential suitors. If you have children, they can be more energetic and independent. If you’re the creative type, you feel more inspired.

The Sun enters water sign Scorpio, the sign opposite yours, on October 23rd, and you feel most like yourself when you’re with a loved one or partner. You’d rather be with someone else than alone or in a crowd. When you have someone by your side, you feel free to be your true self. You also try to bring more balance into your life, needing it to feel secure and confident. You can come across as more fair, graceful, and vacillating.

Mercury remains in Scorpio all month because he will turn retrograde on October 21st. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our viewpoint here on Earth. It isn’t actually moving backward, it just appears that way. A retrograde planet tends to throw things off with the energy it rules. Mercury will retrograde in Scorpio until November 10th, but the impact of it will begin mid-October and last until mid-November. For you, this retrograde can impact your relationships. You can have misunderstandings and fights with your loved ones and partners. You can see a relationship unravel and you don’t know how to fix it. You have to try to be more understanding of those around you, and really listen to them. For some of you, an old partner (personal or business) could come back into your life. Also watch out for dealing with an enemy, or an old enemy coming back.

A new moon occurs in air sign Libra on October 4th, and you can take on a new work project, tackle the tasks on your to-do list, be offered a new job, or try new work on your own. You’re hard-working and detail-oriented with this new moon. You can also make a change to improve your health, or get a new pet. A lunar eclipse occurs in fire sign Aries, the sign before yours, on October 18th. A lunar eclipse is just like a full moon, but it can impact you for up to six months. With this lunar eclipse, you have to deal with the past, your subconscious issues, and your baggage. You can keep going on in your life lugging it all around, and you can’t keep avoiding the issues that you keep hidden away from your conscious mind. This is the time to face them and deal with it. It’s emotional and exhausting, but necessary. If you don’t, secrets will come out anyway, along with those skeletons you hide in the closet, and you’ll fall apart. Also, listen to your intuition because it’ll be heightened, and it can help guide you through this.

GEMINI OCTOBER 2013

Venus enters the sign opposite yours, fire sign Sagittarius, on October 7th, Gemini, and you enjoy spending time with people in one-on-one settings, especially those that you’re close to. You feel like you can relax and let yourself be when you’re with them. You’re a lot less comfortable in a group or alone. If you’re in a relationship, you can be more romantic and affectionate with your partner. If you’re single, you can attract more people to you, and you crave a committed relationship, not a casual one.

Mars enters earth sign Virgo on October 15th, and you have more energy at home. When you’re home, you seem to get a lot of work done and are going super fast. This is a good time to make improvements in your home, redecorate or renovate, or to move. You also have more energy with your family, and can feed off of them. The downside is that you can fight with them more too, but you don’t take it too seriously when you do. You may want to reconnect with your family, plan a family gathering, or help out a relative.

The Sun enters water sign Scorpio on October 23rd, and you feel most like yourself when you’re getting work done and being as efficient and productive as possible. You can take on more work and you feel useful when you do. You’re not up for taking the initiative with any of it though, and are better at taking orders. You’ll do good work, and you’ll work hard, stay focused, and do the best you can. You can come across as more analytical, discriminating, and disciplined.

Mercury remains in Scorpio all month because he will turn retrograde on October 21st. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our viewpoint here on Earth. It isn’t actually moving backward, it just appears that way. A retrograde planet tends to throw things off with the energy it rules. Mercury will retrograde in Scorpio until November 10th, but the impact of it will begin mid-October and last until mid-November. For you, this retrograde can impact your work. You can have a hard time focusing, or miss the details, or get so caught up in the details that you miss the big picture. You can lose or quit a job, though some of you can go back to work for an employer or at a place you’ve worked before, or be at a position you’ve been at before. Some of you can experience a health issue, especially the return of an old one. This is a good time to revise or review any work you’ve done, or to revisit your health program or go back to an old doctor.

A new moon occurs on October 4th in fellow air sign Libra, and you can begin a new creative project, take up a new hobby, or let out your inner child. If you have children, an opportunity could be presented to them. If single, you could meet someone new. If attached, you can plan a date night. You feel gregarious and friendly. A lunar eclipse occurs in fire sign Aries on October 18th. A lunar eclipse is just like a full moon, but it can impact you for up to six months. With this lunar eclipse, you can give up on a cause or a dream for your future, believing it’s not longer attainable. Conversely, you can see a dream of yours come true. A casual friendship can become something more, or an important one can come to an end. You can take on a more important role in a group you belong to, or you can walk away from one you’ve been with for some time. You’re concerned with your future, and what’s to come for you.

CANCER OCTOBER 2013

On October 7th, Venus enters fire sign Sagittarius, and you enjoy getting work done, crossing things off of your to-do list, and being efficient and productive. The more work you finish, the better you feel. Some of you may go in the other direction and become too lazy with work, but if you can get started, you’ll get a lot done. This influence can make it easier to find a job, if you’re looking. This is a good time for you if you work in the beauty industry or the arts.

On October 15th, Mars enters earth sign Virgo, and you have a lot of energy for your daily life, your everyday activities, and the small tasks that you take on. You can finish a lot of little tasks, but struggle with the bigger ones. You can come up with short-term plans for projects, and your mind is much more active. You have more communications, conversations, gather more information, do more writing and analyzing, and your mind woks at a faster pace than usual. You can deal more with electronics or travel more, especially at short distances. Your energy is more scattered, and you can commit yourself to a lot of tasks but not follow through. The more you have to do, the more energetic you feel. If you’re prone to headaches or migraines, you can get more of them now.

On October 23rd, the Sun enters fellow water sign Scorpio, and you feel most like yourself when you’re engaging in a hobby, being creative, and letting our your inner child. You need a certain amount of time away from work so you can play and enjoy yourself. If you have children, they can be in the spotlight. If in a relationship, you can be more romantic, and if single, you put yourself out there more. You come across as more friendly, funny, and proud.

Mercury remains in Scorpio all month because he will turn retrograde on October 21st. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our viewpoint here on Earth. It isn’t actually moving backward, it just appears that way. A retrograde planet tends to throw things off with the energy it rules. Mercury will retrograde in Scorpio until November 10th, but the impact of it will begin mid-October and last until mid-November. For you, this retrograde can impact your love relationships. You can get into fights and have misunderstandings with loved ones. If you have children, you just don’t seem to be on the same page, or they seem unusually rebellious. You can feel like you just don’t have enough love in your life. Creative types can be uninspired or experience a creative block. This is a good time to remind yourself of your feelings for your loved ones, to rekindle the flame, or to take up an old hobby again. Some of you may see the return of on old love as well.

On October 4th, a new moon occurs in air sign Libra, and you can begin a home improvement project, redecorate, renovate, buy or sell property, or move. An opportunity could be presented to a relative, or to you through them. You feel more nurturing and encouraging of others. A lunar eclipse occurs in fire sign Aries on October 18th. A lunar eclipse is just like a full moon, but it can impact you for up to six months. With this lunar eclipse, you can achieve career success and accomplish long-term goals if you’ve been working hard and making smart choices. If you haven’t, you can see things fall apart in your career, and you have to evaluate what you’ve done wrong. You can be in the spotlight for what you’ve done, and gain recognition from your superiors, others in your field, or even the public.

LEO OCTOBER 2013

On October 7th, Venus enters fellow fire sign Sagittarius, and you enjoy spending time doing what you want to do. You can take up a creative hobby, goof off more, take off extra days from work, and spend your days having fun like when you were younger and more carefree. If in a relationship, you can bring more romance in. If single, you can attract more people who catch your eye. You find pleasure in indulging in your senses, and can treat yourself to rich foods, fine wine, great music and art.

On October 15th, Mars leaves your sign and enters earth sign Virgo, the sign after yours, and you can be driven to have more financial security. You may take on a second job, do a side gig for extra money, or try turning a hobby into a job. You can look at your finances and see where you need to cut back and how to fix your budget. This can be a good time to acquire something of value. Just watch for reckless spending with this influence. Your energy is more of a slow burn with Mars here, and you take your time getting things done.

On October 23rd, the Sun enters water sign Scorpio, and you feel most like yourself when you’re at home or with your family. You don’t feel up for doing anything different or new, and want to be with the people you’re most comfortable with and in the places that are most familiar to you. You want to be nurtured and supported, and will give support to others as well. You can come across as motherly, encouraging, and sensitive.

Mercury remains in Scorpio all month because he will turn retrograde on October 21st. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our viewpoint here on Earth. It isn’t actually moving backward, it just appears that way. A retrograde planet tends to throw things off with the energy it rules. Mercury will retrograde in Scorpio until November 10th, but the impact of it will begin mid-October and last until mid-November. For you, this retrograde can impact your home and family. You can have problems with your home like pipes bursting, outlets sparking, basement flooding, ants invading, or have problems with buying or selling like an offer falling through. If you move, it’s best to move to a place or area where you’ve lived before with this retrograde. Your family could be full of problems that you have to try to fix, and it’s overwhelming. You can have arguments and misunderstandings with them. This is a good time to redo any work in your home that wasn’t done right before, or to revisit an issue with your family that needs to be dealt with.

On October 4th, a new moon occurs in air sign Libra, and you can begin a new writing project or plan out a project. You can buy a new electronic or car, or go on an important but short trip. An important conversation can take place, or you get important information or news you’ve been waiting on. A lunar eclipse occurs in fire sign Aries on October 18th. A lunar eclipse is just like a full moon, but it can impact you for up to six months. With this lunar eclipse, you can become more defensive with your beliefs. You may feel like other people are attacking you when they really aren’t. You’ll need to ask yourself why you’re being so sensitive about it. If in school, you can finish a course of study, and if abroad, you can come back home. An important legal dispute can be settled, or one can be made worse if you’ve been trying to do things the wrong way.

VIRGO OCTOBER 2013

Venus enters fire sign Sagittarius on October 7th, and you enjoy spending time at home and with your family. You don’t feel like being in new or uncomfortable situations. You like nurturing and encouraging others under this influence, and can be more supportive of your loved ones. This is a good time to redecorate your home, and you want to make your home more beautiful. You also want more harmony and peace at home or else you feel unfocused and sick.

Mars enters your sign, Virgo, on October 15th, and with Mars in your sign, you can see a surge in energy. You want to get a lot done and have the energy to do so, but you might start a lot of projects that you don’t finish. You have to dedicate yourself to what you start, otherwise you won’t get anywhere. You’re open to trying more, and willing to take the initiative, something you usually shy away from. You focus on what you want, and don’t need to wait for permission from anyone. You can get bored more quickly though, and not think enough before you start anything. If you’re prone to headaches or migraines, you can get more of them under this influence. You’re also more accident-prone.

The Sun enters water sign Scorpio on October 23rd, and you feel most like yourself when you’re mentally stimulated, engaging with other people intellectually, and sharing your thoughts and ideas with others. You’re more focused on your mind, and you want to connect with other people mentally. You also feel more scattered, and you can be more fidgety and nervous (like you need to be more than you already are!). You can come across as more friendly, chatty, and sociable.

Mercury remains in Scorpio all month because he will turn retrograde on October 21st. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our viewpoint here on Earth. It isn’t actually moving backward, it just appears that way. A retrograde planet tends to throw things off with the energy it rules. Mercury will retrograde in Scorpio until November 10th, but the impact of it will begin mid-October and last until mid-November. For you, this retrograde can impact your communications. You try to tell people what you think and they don’t get it, or you try to give advice and they get mad at you. When people try to talk to you, you don’t understand or get mad at them. There can be a lot of fighting going on over not listening or speaking clearly. You’re more offended by what people say to you, and you need to calm down. This is a good time to redo writing projects, review plans, or buy refurbished electronics or a used car.

A new moon occurs on October 4th in air sign Libra, the sign after yours, and you can be presented with a new money-making opportunity, or make money in some new way. You can revise your budget or get good financial advice. You can buy something of value, feel more confident and secure, and are emotionally calm. A lunar eclipse occurs in fire sign Aries on October 18th. A lunar eclipse is just like a full moon, but it can impact you for up to six months. With this lunar eclipse, you might feel emotionally uneasy. It’s occurring in a very serious sector for you, so you may have to focus on a serious matter in your life, likely something you’ve hidden away, trying to avoid it, but you can’t any longer. You can also complete a major transformation in your life, or see something in your life unravel so you have to make a change.

LIBRA OCTOBER 2013

Venus, your ruler, enters fire sign Sagittarius on October 7th, Libra, and you enjoy stimulating your mind and connecting with people intellectually. You want to share ideas and thoughts, gossip, and have lively conversation with others. You get along better with people, knowing the right thing to say in the right moments, and you can get people to get along better. This can be a good time to buy a new electronic or car, settle a dispute with a neighbor or sibling, or begin a writing project.

Mars enters earth sign Virgo, the sign before yours, on October 15th, and you may find that your energy begins to wane. You have less energy for what you need to get done, and find other people to be draining. You need more time alone to recharge, and find you have more energy alone, so you may prefer to do more work by yourself. You have more energy for your imagination, and may daydream the day away. You’re also more driven to help others, and may sacrifice yourself for someone else.

The Sun enters water sign Scorpio, the sign after yours, on October 23rd, and you feel most like yourself when you feel secure. You don’t want to do anything new or adventurous, and resist change. You stick to what’s already been started, and are focused on that. You can be more sensual and indulgent, especially when you’re emotional. You can focus more on your finances, and to work at having more income. You can come across as more calm, stubborn, and earthy.

Mercury remains in Scorpio all month because he will turn retrograde on October 21st. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our viewpoint here on Earth. It isn’t actually moving backward, it just appears that way. A retrograde planet tends to throw things off with the energy it rules. Mercury will retrograde in Scorpio until November 10th, but the impact of it will begin mid-October and last until mid-November. For you, this retrograde can impact your finances. You can have unexpected expenses arise, or miss something in your budget that you have to make up for. You can feel less confident and secure, and pay too much attention to what other people think and say about you. This is a good time to redo your budget, revisit a financial plan or planner, or buy something refurbished.

A new moon occurs on October 4th in your sign, Libra, and this is a great time to start something new. A new moon in your sign is one of the best times of the year for that. You can begin a new project, go down a new path, or come up with a new idea. You’re positive and enthusiastic about whatever you pursue, and you throw yourself into it quickly. A lunar eclipse occurs in fire sign Aries, the sign opposite yours, on October 18th. A lunar eclipse is just like a full moon, but it can impact you for up to six months. With this lunar eclipse, it impacts your relationships. You can see the end of an important relationship, or see another relationship brought to the next level. You evaluate what’s working and what isn’t in your relationships, and you see which are good and which are bad for you. You can end a commitment that you’ve made, or become more committed to something. If you feel that you don’t have enough balance in your life, it throws you off even more than usual, so you have to maintain as much balance as you can.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 2013

On October 7th, Venus enters fire sign Sagittarius, the sign after yours, Scorpio, and you enjoy indulging in your senses. You want to experience life through your senses as much as possible, and it makes you more sensual and earthy. You also avoid change, not wanting to do anything differently. This can be a good time to make a big purchase, but watch for spending too much to make yourself feel better.

On October 15th, Mars enters earth sign Virgo, and you find you’re more interested in the unusual, original people, and being yourself. You want to be more independent, more of a individual, and don’t want to follow the crowd like sheep. You have energy for mental pursuits, and can think big in your head, but may not follow through on anything. You’re better at dealing with life in the abstract, but you can come up with innovative and unique solutions to problems.

On October 23rd, the Sun enters your sign, Scorpio, and you put yourself out there. You’re more comfortable in the spotlight, and are tired of being in the shadows. You want attention from others, and you like being around people. You could be presented with a new opportunity, but may take your time pursuing it. You can come across as more gregarious, independent, and spunky.

Mercury remains in Scorpio all month because he will turn retrograde on October 21st. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our viewpoint here on Earth. It isn’t actually moving backward, it just appears that way. A retrograde planet tends to throw things off with the energy it rules. Mercury will retrograde in Scorpio until November 10th, but the impact of it will begin mid-October and last until mid-November. For you, since this retrograde occurs in your sign, it can impact any and every part of your life. You may feel like everything that can go wrong, does go wrong, and you’re left scratching your head, wondering how it happened. You have a hard time understanding people, and vice versa. Plans seem to fall apart at the last minute over the tiniest of missed details. First, you need to be patient with this retrograde, and not do anything super important, sign any documents, or begin any projects. Second, this can be a great time to get a second chance with something in your life. If there’s something you got to do before but failed at, or never got the chance to do but have been wanting to for some time, this can be the time for it. It’s also a good time for any revisions, reviews, or repeats.

On October 4th, a new moon occurs in air sign Libra, the sign before yours. This is an excellent time to let go of something that you don’t need anymore. We all have things we keep that we shouldn’t, and now, you can let it go without feeling so depressed about it. Instead, you feel positive about what it will make room for. You can also focus on your spirituality, the metaphysical, or your subconscious. A lunar eclipse occurs in fire sign Aries on October 18th. A lunar eclipse is just like a full moon, but it can impact you for up to six months. With this lunar eclipse, it can impact your work and health. You can finish an important work project, or see one collapse. You can lose or quit your job, or be offered a job that’s in a higher position. You can finally get a health issue under control, or see one get worse.

SAGITTARIUS OCTOBER 2013

Venus enters your sign, Sagittarius, on October 7th, and you feel good about yourself. You’re more pleasant and attractive, and you get along better with people. This is a good time to improve yourself physically with new clothes, a new haircut, a new diet, or cosmetic surgery. If in a relationship, you can be more romantic and spend more time with your partner. If single, you can attract more people of interest to you. You can indulge more, and require more balance in your life to enjoy yourself.

Mars enters earth sign Virgo on October 15th, and you have more energy and drive for your career. You’re more ambitious, and you want to succeed. All of your focus can go toward accomplishing a certain goal at the expense of everything else in your life. Be careful of too much tunnel vision. This is a great time to accomplish a goal if you don’t get too caught up in it. You can get closer to where you want to be, and get further along your life path. If you don’t feel that you’re going in the right direction, you can change that. You may be recognized for your work, praised, or promoted.

The Sun enters water sign Scorpio, the sign before yours, on October 23rd, and you feel like staying in the background. You don’t want to draw any attention to yourself, and you prefer being alone. You’re less comfortable around other people, and can shine on your own or behind the scenes. You’re more imaginative and compassionate. You can come across as sensitive, intuitive, and quiet.

Mercury remains in Scorpio all month because he will turn retrograde on October 21st. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our viewpoint here on Earth. It isn’t actually moving backward, it just appears that way. A retrograde planet tends to throw things off with the energy it rules. Mercury will retrograde in Scorpio until November 10th, but the impact of it will begin mid-October and last until mid-November. For you, this retrograde can bring back some old issues that you thought you had let go of before, but need to be addressed again before you can really let go of them. If you try to avoid it, the past can haunt you now. You need to face it and let go. You can question your spirituality, or feel like you’re getting mixed signals from the universe. You just have a hard time interpreting them with this retrograde.

A new moon occurs in air sign Libra on October 4th, and you can join a new group, take up a new cause, make a new friend, or come up with a new dream for your future. You may seem more idealistic, and more open to other people from different backgrounds. You can come up with a new idea that’s innovative and unusual, and try to be different from everyone else. You can be a little rebellious too. A lunar eclipse occurs in fire sign Aries on October 18th. A lunar eclipse is just like a full moon, but it can impact you for up to six months. With this lunar eclipse, you can give up on a creative project, losing your inspiration, or finish one that takes you to another level. Something important could end for your children, if you have any. You can give up a hobby, or take on a new one that gives you a new perspective. A love relationship can come to an end, or one could go to the next level. You’re a little more dramatic with your emotional displays, especially with loved ones.

CAPRICORN OCTOBER 2013

On October 7th, Venus enters fire sign Sagittarius, the sign before yours, and you hide your affections for people, or only let them out behind closed doors. You’re not up for any public displays of affection. In you’re interested in someone, you may keep your feelings to yourself. If single, you could become interested in someone who works in a confined institution (like a prison or hospital), who is confined in some way, works in music, or seems like they need to be saved. If in a relationship, you can be more dreamy and romantic with your partner.

On October 15th, Mars enters fellow earth sign Virgo, and you have the drive to break out from your normal life and do something different. You may feel like you’re caged, fenced in, boxed in, and want to break out. You crave more freedom and independence. This is a good time to travel to a faraway place. Writers can be more inspired. You’re more defensive of your beliefs, and if anyone questions you, you’ll convince them of your position no matter what. Don’t get yourself into needless conflicts.

On October 23rd, the Sun enters water sign Scorpio, and you feel most like yourself when you’re in a crowd, with your friends, or with a group. You want to be around people who are of the same mind as you. You can be more social and make new friends. You’re also more willing to be unusual or innovative, and embrace what makes you an individual. You come across as more charitable, aloof, and intellectual.

Mercury remains in Scorpio all month because he will turn retrograde on October 21st. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our viewpoint here on Earth. It isn’t actually moving backward, it just appears that way. A retrograde planet tends to throw things off with the energy it rules. Mercury will retrograde in Scorpio until November 10th, but the impact of it will begin mid-October and last until mid-November. For you, this retrograde can make you question your dreams. You feel like you just won’t ever get there, and there’s no point in even trying anymore. You’re just questioning yourself, so don’t make any big decisions now. You likely won’t feel the same way when the retrograde is over. You can also experience problems with your friends or groups you belong to. You can lose a friendship or leave a group. An old friend can come back, or you rejoin a group you belonged to before. You can also take up a cause that you used to fight for but haven’t had the time for.

On October 4th, a new moon occurs in air sign Libra, and you can come up with a new goal to work toward, achieve some success, or be in the spotlight. You can feel like you’re going in the right direction, and are positive about your life. You can be more stable and practical. A lunar eclipse occurs in fire sign Aries on October 18th. A lunar eclipse is just like a full moon, but it can impact you for up to six months. With this lunar eclipse, you can experience a falling out with a relative. If you’ve had issues with them for some time, it can all come to a head and you sever ties with them or get closer to them. If buying or selling a home, that can be finalized. You can finish home improvement projects or renovations. Also, something could impact you deeply, shaking your internal foundation. If so, you should try to strengthen your inner foundation so that doesn’t happen again in the future.

AQUARIUS OCTOBER 2013

On October 7th, Venus enters fire sign Sagittarius, you enjoy spending time with your friends and in the groups that you belong to. You want to be with people who are of the same mind as you, and who share the same causes and beliefs. You can focus more on your dreams, and feel good about your future. If single, you could begin dating a friend, or meet someone and try to be friends first. If attached, you want to bring more friendship into the relationship.

On October 15th, Mars enters earth sign Virgo, and you want to dive into anything that interests you. You can become obsessed with research and analysis, and can’t accept anything at face value. This can be a good time to deal with any joint finances, debts, loans, inheritances, or taxes, or to form a business partnership with someone. You can also decide to make a transformation of something in your life, desiring a change for the better. You want to connect more with people below the surface, craving more intimacy in your life, but you can be too intense at times. Passion increases, as does your sex drive.

On October 23rd, the Sun enters water sign Scorpio, and you feel most like yourself when you’re dedicated to a goal, accomplishing goals, and achieving success. You’re not usually the type to be so concerned with professional success, but you need it now. You can come across as more practical, stable, and conservative.

Mercury remains in Scorpio all month because he will turn retrograde on October 21st. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our viewpoint here on Earth. It isn’t actually moving backward, it just appears that way. A retrograde planet tends to throw things off with the energy it rules. Mercury will retrograde in Scorpio until November 10th, but the impact of it will begin mid-October and last until mid-November. For you, this retrograde can impact your career. You can have a setback, see a goal fall apart, or feel like you’re in the wrong profession. You can be in the spotlight for the wrong reason, or have a falling out with a boss or mentor. You can feel like your life is going in the wrong direction, but this might not be the right time to change your direction, because you can change your mind when it’s over. This is a good time to go back to a career you used to be in, or to work on a goal that failed in the past and you’d like a second chance at.

On October 4th, a new moon occurs in fellow air sign Libra, and you can begin a writing project, get recognition for your writing or speaking, travel, take a class, or see a legal issue go your way. You can be more optimistic about life, or come up with a big idea. A lunar eclipse occurs in fire sign Aries on October 18th. A lunar eclipse is just like a full moon, but it can impact you for up to six months. With this lunar eclipse, your mind and emotions become intertwined, and you can convey your emotions more easily. You don’t usually have an easy time expressing your feelings, but you can find that you do without thinking about it from this eclipse. This can be good if you need to talk with someone about your feelings in a given situation or about a certain person. You just have to make sure that your logic is still sound and not being taken over by your feelings.

PISCES OCTOBER 2013

Venus enters fire sign Sagittarius on October 7th, and you can enjoy dedicating yourself to your goals and achieving success. The more success you achieve, the better you feel. You might try to bring more balance into your career though. If single, you could meet someone through your career or through theirs, or get involved with a boss or mentor. If attached, you can be more traditional with your love tokens, but also less affectionate.

Mars moves into earth sign Virgo, the sign opposite yours, on October 15th, and you’re driven to improve your relationships and have more commitment in your life. You expect more from others, and want them to show they’re committed to you and the relationship. You can dissect your relationships and see what needs to be improved. You may fight with loved ones more, but they’re small fights that you get over quickly. You’re more willing to defend those who can’t defend themselves, fight for justice and equality, and make compromises.

The Sun enters fellow water sign Scorpio on October 23rd, and you feel most like yourself when you have the freedom you need to move as you please, and can do whatever you want. You don’t want to feel tied down at all, and need space to roam. You also identify more strongly with your beliefs, and defend them against anyone who doesn’t agree. You can come across as more friendly, optimistic, and fiery.

Mercury remains in Scorpio all month because he will turn retrograde on October 21st. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our viewpoint here on Earth. It isn’t actually moving backward, it just appears that way. A retrograde planet tends to throw things off with the energy it rules. Mercury will retrograde in Scorpio until November 10th, but the impact of it will begin mid-October and last until mid-November. For you, this retrograde, you can have legal troubles, travel problems, or problems at school, if you’re in school. You can also become overly defensive of your beliefs, even if no one is attacking you. You can have a hard time seeing the big picture and thinking big. Usually, you feel as though you’re being suffocated with Mercury retrograding in this sign, as if you don’t have enough freedom to do what you want. Your responsibilities can be overwhelming to you now, and you just want to run, but can’t.

A new moon occurs on October 4th in air sign Libra, and you can begin a joint business venture, get money owed to you or settle a debt, or begin a transformation of something in your life. You can be more researching and passionate. A lunar eclipse occurs in fire sign Aries on October 18th. A lunar eclipse is just like a full moon, but it can impact you for up to six months. With this lunar eclipse, you could settle a financial dispute or terminate a financial arrangement. A second job or side gig you’ve been working to make extra money could come to an end, or you could take it to the next level and it becomes a real money-making machine. It’s likely that you’ll feel more sensitive to what other people say and think about you, and take it too much to heart. Don’t base your worth on other people, or your confidence and self-esteem will take a hit.